Diamondback Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:FANG) is included among the 15 Dividend Growth Stocks with the Highest Growth Rates.
Diamondback Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:FANG) is an independent oil and gas producer with operations focused in the Permian Basin, a region spanning Texas and New Mexico known for its rich shale resources. The company specializes in extracting oil and natural gas through horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing, giving it a strong foothold in one of the most productive energy regions in the US.
On October 20, Susquehanna analyst Charles Minervino lifted the firm’s price target on Diamondback Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:FANG) to $188, up from $182, while maintaining a Positive rating on the stock. The update comes as the firm revises its estimates and price targets for exploration and production (E&P) companies ahead of third-quarter earnings.
In its latest forecast, Susquehanna trimmed its Q4 WTI crude oil price assumption to $62.50 per barrel, though it kept the 2026 outlook unchanged at $65 per barrel.
Diamondback Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:FANG) started paying dividends in 2018 and has raised its payouts multiple times since then. It currently offers a quarterly dividend of $1.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.74%, as of October 30. In the past five years, FANG has raised its payouts at an annual average rate of 24.33%.
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